Collier Edition

By Lynn Schneider, Park Royal Behavioral Health Services The shocking death of comedian/actor Robin Williams has focused the nation’s attention on the topic of mental health and substance abuse creating the opportunity for a teachable moment here in Southwest Florida for individuals dealing with these issues on a personal level. “Far too often the ones we love most do not …

By Yollo Wellness We want you to achieve your optimal health by focusing on prevention. Taking proactive approaches to wellness, utilizing FDA approved therapeutic equipment, devices, products and professional services is most beneficial. The team at YOLLO Wellness is helping people be well in a natural, non-invasive way. Come in today to start feeling better. Live Blood Cell & Supplement …

Incontinence and pelvic floor problems are remarkably common but many women are reluctant to receive help because of the embarrassment associated with these conditions. Until recently, when women would seek help for these conditions there were few good options to treat them.  Due to the tremendous advancements made in the last decade in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions …

By Kevin Kennedy, Ed.D., Coordinator, Career Services Florida SouthWestern State College For much of the 20th century, a high school diploma was enough to assure employers that job applicants could handle and complete the most basic tasks.  In fact, many large companies provided internal training and developmental programs for recent high school graduates.  Americans were able to enjoy a long …

By George T. Leamon, CLTC – Lutgert Insurance I hear people say, “My children will take care of me”.  What does that mean in your family?  Does that mean that they will move in with you or have you move in with them and their family?  Does that mean that they will provide hands-on care such as bathing you?  Or …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church I’ve gotten this call many times over the last 20 years, “Pastor, my spouse is having an affair, what do I do?” This question eventually leads to another question, “How do I forgive?” I usually start with this story. While I was a volunteer pastor, many years ago, I worked …

By LaDonna Roye, Hairstylist – Medical hair loss is caused by medical treatments such as chemotherapy and others. Normally its a temporary condition, reversing itself after treatments stop. It can be very disconcerting to the women who experience it. We specialize in helping women whose hair loss has been induced by medical treatments. We’re aware and sympathetic to the challenges …

With Nadia A. Kazmin, MD, FACS Your eyelids play an essential role in protecting your eyes from a range of environmental factors, physical injury and bacteria. They also help spread moisture over the surface of your eyes, thereby preventing dryness and irritation. Eyelids also keep our eyes clean. Every few seconds, whether you realize it or not, you blink. This …

Swan Age Reversal Centers specializes in aesthetic procedures that help their clients look younger, thinner, and more vibrant. Due to huge year round demand for their services, a new Naples office is opening August 2014 and a Sanibel location is opening October 2014. Swan Centers services hundreds of clients and does thousands of procedures annually and have a 98% approval …

By Michael J. Rodriguez, MD If you are one of the 72 million plus Baby Boomers out there, you are beginning to experience some new challenges in the quest to remain youthful.  Baby Boomers are the first generation to focus on and understand the value of exercise and diet to keep our bodies healthy for the upcoming golden years.  We …